Radisson Hotel Group reports record 40,000-key expansion
Radisson Hotel Group reported a record-breaking year in 2024, adding nearly 40,000 keys to its global portfolio. Radisson Blu remained the top upper-upscale brand... Read more.
ICD signs $100M financing deal for Egypt’s 2025 country work program
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), has signed the Country... Read more.
Africa’s 2025 oil and gas boom: Key exploration projects to watch
Africa’s oil and gas industry is set for a transformative year as exploration activities intensify across the continent. African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African... Read more.
Navigating Congo’s 2025 Financial Law: Key changes and implications
The Republic of Congo’s Financial Law for 2025, promulgated as “Law No. 47 – 2024” on December 20, 2024, introduces new tax measures and... Read more.
South Africa’s economy to grow from 0.8% to 2% as World Bank calls for education reforms
The World Bank’s latest report highlights the need for reforms in South Africa’s basic education sector to achieve inclusive economic growth. The report... Read more.
ITFC signs $1.5 bn annual programme with Egypt to boost key sectors
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed its 2025 annual work programme with... Read more.
FG partners with FCMB to simplify SMEs loan access
The Federal Government has announced a plan to improve access to loans for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. The initiative aims to eliminate the financial... Read more.
Eritrea expands youth vocational training in Akordet Sub-Zone
The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) in the Akordet sub-zone is implementing vocational training programmes aimed at equipping young people... Read more.
Nigeria’s foreign reserves fall to $39.72bn, drop by $1.19bn in 25 days
Nigeria’s external reserves declined by $1.19 billion within 25 days, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The reserves, which stood at $40.920... Read more.
African Union and AFRIMA formalise partnership through memorandum of understanding
The African Union (AU) and the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have formalised their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, signed... Read more.
